Friday, 31 May 2013

What a week!! I didn't think I would make it to Friday, but I did so here I am with my Five for Friday with Kacey from Doodle Bugs.

Number One – Measuring

This week we have been exploring informal
measurement using unifix blocks and icy pole sticks. The kids had a ball
predicting and measuring their friends, I even got involved.

Number Two – Moon Pictures

The paint has dried on their artwork and
their moons look amazing.

Number Three – Once in a Blue Moon

I received an email from my dad during the
week showing off an amazing picture he took of the moon on his new camera (which linked perfectly into our topic).
Lucky for me I get to have his old camera.

Number Four – Interesting words

This week one of our learning focuses during Daily 5 was 'to look for
and using interesting words in our reading and writing'. Our focus was based on
‘Expanding our Vocabulary’ from CAFE Literacy. While the students were
reading they recorded any interesting words that they heard and then added five
to our class list.

Number Five – Toby

This week has been a crazy week and I have
neglected my fur child – Toby. This weekend is dedicated to taking him on big
walks and of course helping me write my school reports.

Friday, 24 May 2013

I finally received one of my favourite books 'The Aunties Three', which I popped into the post for my new little niece Isla. I was really excited when I saw that Nick Bland has released his latest book 'King Pig'. Paula and I got to had a sneak preview of this book last year while we were teaching his niece.

Number Two - The Moon

My students and I have been learning about the phases of the moon, I also learnt a lot when I realised I had been teaching them about the Northern Hemisphere phases when we actually live in the Southern Hemisphere. Let's say science isn't always my forte.

Making a moon finder

Number Three - I'm an Aussie Blogger

I linked up with Paula from Paula's Place, who is one of my good friends and previous team teaching buddy, to celebrate and share bloggers in Australia.

Number Four - Family

My beautiful Nana, Sadie who will be 99 in July is currently battling a chest infection and is quite unwell. I have spent the last few days realising just how precious our families are and all the wonderful times I have spent with my Nana. She is strong woman and I know she will be fine.

Number Five - Anything Goes

A friend and I went to see a local production of 'Anything Goes', they a fantastic job and I was quietly jealous of their talent. I love going to musicals and supporting my local community.